Smartwatches are no longer a novelty. I see more wrists strapped into wearables than analog timepieces on a daily basis. Yet, a growing market only means more room for competition and a more confusing shopping experience, as not all devices are built the same. After testing countless smartwatches for many years, I’ve honed in on what makes a device the most valuable, including user experience, feature set, fitness tracking tools, and sensor package, without forgetting about comfort and looks. Depending on what ecosystem you belong to, the watches below represent the top smartwatches I recommend.
Google Pixel Watch 3: The best smartwatch for Android users
When Google officially entered the smartwatch race, the company had a bit of a jerky start. The first generation introduced an attractive look but fell painfully short in other areas, especially battery life. The second generation cleaned up some of the line’s early issues but still didn’t offer an experience quite as refined as other brands. Fortunately, the company’s growing pains seem to be behind them, as the latest Google Pixel Watch 3 proves a fantastic device worthy of being called the best Wear OS smartwatch available.